The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.593, subdivision 1, to expand the scope of crimes related to damage or theft of telecommunications equipment. Specifically, it includes provisions that extend the definition of affected services to encompass broadband services and cable services, in addition to existing telecommunications services. This change aims to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure associated with these services. Under the revised statute, individuals who intentionally cause damage or theft to telecommunications equipment, as well as the newly included broadband and cable services, will be subject to criminal penalties. The bill maintains the existing legal framework while broadening the types of services that are protected under the law, thereby addressing the evolving landscape of telecommunications and related technologies.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 609.593